The Last Hope

Chapter Six

"Oh no."

Harry stared at the center of the room and immediately recognized the vibrant pink hair of Nymphadora Tonks.

"Ah so you do know her, then," Voldemort whispered into his ear. Harry gave an involuntary shudder at the feel of the Dark Lord's breath against his ear. Voldemort moved away from him with a smirk. "My Death Eaters recognized her from our lovely fight in the Department of Mysteries."

Sirius. Harry struggled against the giant snake holding him. He wanted so bad to kill the man who had been the reason for Sirius' death. His anger flared and the magic around him crackled. Voldemort would pay; they all would pay.

"Temper temper, Harry," Voldemort chided, not at all fazed by Harry's display. He knew the boy was powerful, especially when angry. He could feel it through their unique bond. "You anger so easily. You shouldn't let yourself get out of control like that. Isn't that how you ended up in trouble in the first place."

Harry slumped. The last thing he needed to be reminded of was the betrayal of his friends and those he considered family. Voldemort was right. Every time he got angry, he ended up doing something rash that resulted in disaster.

Well Uncle Vernon's death wasn't exactly a disaster. He had gotten some desperately needed revenge. No, that was not the point. Harry had ended up in Azkaban because of it and his friends and Dumbledore did nothing. Were they truly the ones he had put all of his trust into? How he have been so stupid.

Voldemort smirked at the mental and emotional battle going on inside of the boy. It was amusing how he had forgotten about the pink-haired auror lying unconscious on the floor surrounded by aurors. Maybe it would be easier than he thought to make Harry his. Wait what was that. He wanted Harry as a Death Eater. Yes a Death Eater. A powerful Death Eater who was somewhat attractive, and could be his equal. Hold on. Attractive. No Ha- Potter was the fucking boy-who-lived-to-be-the-bane-of-his-existence. He was definitely not attractive. Okay maybe a little.

Voldemort thrust himself out of that train of thought. He shook Potter out of his confused trance and brought his gaze back to the auror.

"Tonks," Harry yelled, and once again tried to free himself. This time Nagini loosened her hold and Harry ran to his friend. "Tonks can you here me?"

"Step aside Potter." Harry turned to see Voldemort's wand raised and moved himself in front of her.

"No I won't let you hurt her."

"Who said I was going to hurt her? Enervate."

Tonks jolted out of unconsciousness. To say Harry was shocked was an understatement. He looked questioningly at Voldemort then back to Tonks. Maybe he wanted her awake during torture.

"Harry," Tonks latched on to the boy's waist. "Oh Harry thank goodness you're okay. What are you doing here? How did you get out of Azkaban? Did He kidnap you? Oh Harry, first Sirius and now this. I can't believe no one stood up for you." Tonks continued to babble while Harry just stared. Was Tonks at the trial? He didn't really remember seeing her, but she was an auror so she may have been working.

His thoughts were interrupted though when Tonks stopped talking abruptly.

"You shouldn't really dose off like that Potter. You could get killed," Voldemort said with his wand pointed at a silent Tonks.

"What did you do to Tonks?" Harry nearly yelled at the snake-like man.

"I just silenced her. She talks a much too much for my tastes."

"What do you want Voldemort?" Harry aimed his best glare at the Dark Lord.

"That's simple really. I want you to join me of course."

"I thought we went over this already. Not in a million years." It was time to spit again.

This time Voldemort barley noticed. Harry had to start thinking of a better tactic.

"Nagini talk him to one of my rooms I presume he would be more comfortable there." Voldemort hissed to his snake. The giant serpent immediately wrapped herself tightly around the green-eyed boy and dragged him out of the room.

"Oh and Harry," the boy turned his head as much as he could, "Crucio." Tonks' screams filled the air. "Just a little something to think about."

"I'll kill you Voldemort you fucking bastard leave her alone." Harry tried as hard as he could to get out of Nagini's grasp, but the snake wouldn't let him go. "I'll never join you. I'll kill you."

Voldemort just watched and smiled inwardly as the raven-haired was dragged kicking and screaming to one of the rooms in his quarters. It was going to take a lot of time but Potter would be his eventually. As a servant of course. Still, he was going to have some fun with the Gryffindor. That was for sure.

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Severus Snape watched with a critical eye, the commotion that unsettled Number 12 Grimmauld Place. Azkaban had been raided by The Dark Lord once again, but that wasn't why everyone seemed to be seized with panic. No, everyone was talking about one missing occupant, Harry Potter.

The Daily Prophet had sent out a front-page article about the missing Boy-Who-Lived-To-Be-A-Murderer. It had only taken a few seconds for rumors to start about the Potter brat being in league with the Dark Lord. Everyone immediately assumed that Potter had become a Death Eater and The Dark Lord came to bust him out.

Severus knew of course that none of this was true. If Potter had become a Death Eater he would know about it or at least Lucius or Bella. They would have told him as soon as they got word of it. Being in the Inner Circle gave him the privilege of knowing important information such as that.

Every on the Light Side believed that Snape was a spy for Dumbledore, but it was really the other way around. There was no way Severus would risk himself as an Elite Death Eater by spying on the Dark Lord. Only the Inner Circle knew that Severus Snape was loyal to only the Dark Lord. He was a survivor, and he knew that siding with the old coot was not the way to survive. If Dumbledore won, Snape would definitely be sent to Azkaban for life, so the goal was to keep the Dark Side winning at all costs.

He knew that the Dark Lord was trying to get Potter to side with him since after the Ministry fight. Even after Potter destroyed the prophecy, the Dark Lord still sought after it. He had gotten the full one there after from a secluded monastery in a location that only he knew. The Dark Lord knew that even Potter didn't know the real prophecy. It was obvious that the old bastard manipulated the prophecy into what he thought would keep the boy under his thumb. He was one of the most powerful wizards in Europe after all.

Now that the Dark Lord had Potter, it was only a matter of time before the boy switched sides. Of course, Potter had switch before he was told the prophecy. The arrogant boy wouldn't believe it if he didn't trust the Dark Lord. Afterwards, his loyalty would be assured.

The Order did have reason to panic, but it was not only the reason they believed. All of them thought that Potter wouldn't kill the Dark Lord and they would have to find someone to save them. They honestly thought that without his wand Potter could nothing but sit and watch the war progress.

Snape didn't like the boy, but that never stopped him from seeing how powerful the boy was. Everyone, including Dumbledore, had underestimated the Potter heir, and now they all were going to pay for it. With some training the boy would easily be able to do wandless magic, and there was no doubt that after he joined the Dark Lord, Potter would be given another, maybe even better, wand.

The Potions Master studied every single Order Member and child in the old House of Black. The ones that Potter called his friends were talking in hushed tones about the times they believed that Potter was a traitor, or they caught him doing something Slytherin-like.

They adults were a little louder with their theories and accounts.

It seemed like only the werewolf and the mutt had truly been on Potter's side. Of course Lupin had walked out long ago and never came back. No one seemed to notice, though. Well, no one except the Weasley twins.

Those two had watched the werewolf walk out and seemed to leave also. Only they came back after a day. Severus sensed that they were planning something. When it was announced that Potter had been broken out prison, the boys seemed surprised like everyone else, but the Death Eater noticed a small smile on both of their faces. So, they sided with Potter also.

Suddenly, Snape noticed a small piece of paper on his lap with small scribbled black letters

Third Floor. Our Room. It's Important.

Severus only had about three seconds before a small flame consumed the piece of parchment. He knew who sent the note and why. He quickly slipped away from the still jabbering Order members went to the third floor.

There he found the two identical redheads staring hard at him.

"We need to talk…" said Fred.

"About Harry…" George added.

"And the Dark Lord." They completed their sentence together eerily.

The Potions Master just quirked an eyebrow at the two and waited for a broader explanation. He had a feeling they were true to Harry and not fakes like the others. Although, if they were fakes, then they were pretty damn good.

Fred noticed that their old Professor wasn't going to talk so he elaborated.

"We know how Harry was abused by his relatives."

"They put bars on his window for Merlin's sake."

"Dumbledore knew about everything and just let it happen."

"We found out about the Headmaster's plan after we quit school."

"He bribed Ron and Hermione with all that fame and money to make them become Harry's friends."

"He even threatened Malfoy to keep them from being friends." Now Severus never knew about that. He'd have to talk to Draco and Lucius.

"We've had enough of how Dumbledore messes with everyone."

"We know you know where Harry is…"

"And we want to see him…"

"Even if it means becoming Death Eaters." They finished stood firmly with their arms crossed. Snape was used to the seemingly genius pranksters, not these serious boys-no men they were obviously mature enough.

Snape thought for a long time. This could be a trap, but then again he couldn't find a trace of falseness in the twins. He used what little Legilimency to search for truth and was satisfied, albeit shocked, with what he saw.

"You would pledge your unwavering loyalty to the Dark Lord."

"If it means being with Harry then, yes." George was the first to speak this time.

"As of now Potter has not chosen to join the Dark Lord. I'm not sure if even the two of you would make him side with the one who killed his parents." Snape still searched for any type of movement. He received nothing to make him falter.

"We'll do whatever we can…"

"To see Dumbledore go down."

"Very well," Snape stayed just as serious as the redheads, "I'll see what I can do."

He turned with swish of his robes and let the room. He did manage to hear twin sighs of relief before he left the room. They would definitely be a powerful addition to the Dark Lord's army.

Now it was time to leave. He needed to check on the wards of his home, and he just had to get out of this house.

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Remus Lupin walked through the forest with a purpose. After he had left Grimmauld Place he sent out in search of a way to see Harry again. He had to be with his cub again. He was the only one left now and he had promised Lily and James that he would take care of Harry. He had failed once before because of Albus. He would not fail again.

After traveling for days he had finally found a way to see his. He had seen the newspaper article about Harry's disappearance and knew exactly what he had to do. Once he got to his destination he knew some begging would be in order. He also knew he would definitely have to prove himself. Things weren't going to easy. Then again, anything that had to with Harry was never easy, but it would be worth.

He finally came to the clearing he had searched for and walked straight to the man he came to see. He ignored the glares and harsh mutterings and whispers of those that saw him pass. Most looked ready to kill him on the spot, but none made a moved to dispose of him. When he came to the man he bowed his head in submission.

"Well well, if it isn't the traitor, Remus Lupin." The man said with a snarl.

"I've come to rejoin the pack," Remus looked up into the man's eye, "Fenrir."

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Ha ha. Another wonderful cliffy. Had to leave it there though. Keeps you guys coming back. Well I promised Snape and you got him. The twins won't be seeing Harry for a while though and neither will Remus. Snape will though. I have just thought of a wonderful surprise pairing but I won't spoil it though. You'll probably see after a couple more chapters. If you can figure it out I'll dedicate the next chapter to you and give you a cookie. Hint their both mention in this chapter.

Right now Tonks' loyalty is still questionable. She may side with Harry or she could be faking :winks: Still don't know what to do with Lucius. Draco won't be just making friends with him out of the blue. I have a plan ;3. Any suggestions with Lucius and Bella are welcome, but keep in mind that I don't her.

Thank you to all my wonderful reviewers. I love you all so much. To tell the truth I never thought this story would get that far. I have very little self-confidence you know. It would be nice to have all the people who are on the alert list to leave at least a comment and give a suggestion or two. I don't really write these that far ahead of time so I have a lot of flexibility.

Sorry it took so long. School started so now I have less time to write, but I won't abandon this story. I'll just use my free periods to write.

Next Chapter: Dumby and Neville, Snape's visit, Voldemort's chambers get a thrashing, and Remus has to prove himself. Maybe not in that order though.

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